This is a handy dandy checklist to accompany my talk given at GraphQL Summit 2017 about how to convince your team to adopt GraphQL.
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Game Plan
- Identify your audience - who do you need to convince, who can make the decision?
- Map out all challenges within system and workflow that GraphQL could solve.
- Tailor the value proposition to address each stakeholder's pain points
- Anticipate pushback and prepare responses
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Engagement
- Begin engaging with your audiences, starting with your closest teammates.
- Find natural opportunities to drop GraphQL into conversation.
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Implement a Proof of Concept
- Pick a feature that can demonstrate your value propositions
- Track key metrics
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Give a Tech Talk
- Spread the word about GraphQL
- Make yourself available for questions